MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|